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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 491.94 and 201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 491.94 and 201.29 is: 277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 491.94 = 201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/491.94 = 201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 491.94 × 201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 99,020.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,020.14/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.73

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